| Id | ESLPod_1110_WE_1894 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1110 |
| Episode Title | Experiencing a Drought |
| Phrase | reserves |
| Text | The word "reserves," in this podcast, means a supply of something that is being stored for future use, especially for use when the regular source of something is not available: "Toward the end of the race, the runners were drawing on their energy reserves." To keep something "in reserve" means to have it be ready in case it is needed in the future: "They always keep a few extra computers in reserve, just in case one of the machines stop working." A "nature reserve" or a "wildlife reserve" is a natural area where people are not allowed to build structures, intended to provide a place to live for plants and animals: "Many people enjoy bird-watching at the nearby nature reserve." Finally, when talking about an auction, the "reserve price" is the lowest price at which something will be sold: "The painting will not be sold for less than the reserve price of $350." |
| Topics | Nature + Weather |
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